Below are a number of links collated for your continuing Professional Development on the topic of Integrating ICTs into Teaching and Learning. Some of the links will lead you to Blogs and Wiki Spaces designed by Teachers or e-Learning Specialists.
Indicators of ICT Usage in Education - UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation). This site's page also provides links to publications regarding ICTs in all facets of education including Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Specific Subjects, VET, Distance Education, Open Education, Multimedia in Education, Internet in Education, and Differentiated Needs.
O'Connell, J., & Groom, D. (2010). Connect, communicate, collaborate Learning in a changing world. Camberwell: ACER.
O'Connell, J., & Groom, D. (2010). Virtual worlds Learning in a changing world. Camberwell: ACER.
Masselos, P., & Wilhelmsen, M. (2010). Web Savvy. Bowen Hills: Queensland Newspapers
McKenzie, J. (1999). How Teachers Learn Technology Best. Bellingham: FNO Press.
La Marca, S. (2010). Designing the learning environment Learning in a changing world. Camberwell: ACER.
Pearce, J., & Bass, G. (2008). Technology toolket Introducing you to Web 2.0. Sputh Melbourn: Nelson Cengage Learning.
High school students want more tech, less lectures - Education Week Blog post by Katie Ash. Designing effective education programs using ICTs - this compendium was originally for USAID. It makes for an interesting read.
Its not about the gadgets Envisioning Technology - a business based in London and works with corporations and education houses regarding Technology. This link is to a list of their library and internet blog resources. Teaching Innovation - more than placing iPads in the classroom Hybrid Pedagogy Blog Its about Class - Interrogating the Digital Divide TTF - Teaching Teachers for the Future TPACK - Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge 21st Century Education Reform - PLANE (Pathways for Learning Anytime, anywhere - a Network for Educators) - this is a NSW Department of Education initiative. This link outlines the challenges that all stakeholders in the Education world will have when introducing technologies into teaching and learning. Heppell.net- the official website of Stephen Heppell: "Stephen's "eyes on the horizon, feet on the ground" approach, coupled with a vast portfolio of effective large scale projects over three decades, has established him internationally as a widely and fondly recognised leader in the fields of learning, new media and technology." (Heppell.net). BalancEdTech
Please note that there are a number of links in Tools (below) relating to Blooms. BYOD Another perspective - BYOD - wikispace Bring Your Own Devise - a list of links and resources curated by TIDES (Technology, Innovation and Diversity in Education). There are also discussions on Flipped Classrooms, Integrating Technologies and other pedagogical approaches within this website.
Here is a link asking educators to collaborate on the idea of the flipped classroom - it was live on the date of this post - 13 September 2012. 20 BYOD Resources for the 21st Century Schools - a Techthought blogpost with links to other ideas and literature regarding this technological and cost effective approach to integrating technological hardware and software resources into schools for students to integrate into their learning; and teachers to consider when designing instructions.
Mars - v- Venus on the Internet - this site is directed to research demonstrating the difference between men and women's use of the internet. This research can be found via Dr Richard Joiner's profile link here.
Game Based Learning - a blog post from the Committed Sardine with references to insight from Bill Gates. This article was sourced from eclassroomews.com. This website requires users to register to read the full articles.
What is Blended Learning? - a post through Edudemic. Blended Learning - its focus should be on "allowing students to create content that is relevant to them". - this is an interesting read with other links to Khan Academy founder's thoughts and video links to YouTube.
Other links relating to topics on this Wiki Space:
DigiFoot12 - a wikispace designed for students exploring the issue of digital footprints - this is an excellent resource for teachers who need to explore this with student groups.
Ten reasons why I want my students to blog - another blog post by a teacher. Some of the reasons include: blogs provide opportunities for regular writing practice; blogs recognise progress and blogging broadens student perspective and connects them to the real world. Each of the reasons provided link to some research/ideas that are provided by educators around the globe. One of my favourite reasons: "blogging can create opportunities for positive change."
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The new Generation Gap in Schools - Understanding the New Gap, Staying Connected 24-7, Engagement Involvement key: a discussion on the parental style of the Millennial Generation.
21st Century Learning Lab - a series of Podcasts/Presentations about a series of topics relating to 21st Century Learning and Assessment.
What is a MOOC? Put simply, "open content, open instruction, open assessment" (Morrison, 2012). The author of this article also discusses how MOOCs work, where the idea came from, the learning theory behind this idea and the first to think of it. A good read before finding out how many there are (the next link). MOOC - Massive Open Online Courses - have a look at this list to see the range of courses offered around the planet - some are free and all of them are online. 40 Open Education Resources you should know about - Edudemic. This post provides website links to interests (Chess as an example) to Khan Academy, Kids National Geographic, Piano Lessons and Learning English just to name a few.
5 video cases of e-portfolio implementation - an implementation toolkit - provides links to videos demonstrating e-portfolio use in primary and secondary school classrooms in the UK.
Goof Classroom Tech is like a sweet old baseball glove - some thoughts by Marsha Ratsul, an author of the Powerful Learning Practice Blog where teachers are invited to share their story on integrating technology into classroom teaching and learning practices. This link provides free resources that have been designed by the groups within PLP.
50 Apps that will teach something - Languages, Science (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry and Physics), Maths, Geography, History, Literature and Art Apps list.
Apps for Global Mobile Learning - Part 2 and here is Part 1. These are a list of Apps from the iTunes store - not all of these are free. Most have a cost (from $1 to $20+)
Mobile Learning - New UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) Paper on Mobile Learning - Global Themes for Teachers and in General. The Two links (teachers and general) are PDF document links. You may need to update your Adobe Reader to view these.
Table of Contents
Below are a number of links collated for your continuing Professional Development on the topic of Integrating ICTs into Teaching and Learning. Some of the links will lead you to Blogs and Wiki Spaces designed by Teachers or e-Learning Specialists.
Peer-Reviewed Journals:
The Australian Council for Educational Research Research relating to Technology can be found via this link.The Australian Educational Researcher
The Australian Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology
The Australian Council for Computers in Education
The Australasian Journal of Educational Technology
British Journal of Educational Technology
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Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice
Journal of Information Technology Education: Research
The International Journal of Emerging Transdiscipline
The Interdisciplinary Journal of E-Learning and Learning Objects
The Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge and Management
The International Journal of Doctoral Studies
The Journal of Information, Information Technology and Organisations
Informing Faculty
Proceedings of the INSite Conference
Kairos - A Journal of Rhetoric, Technology and Pedagogy
Language Learning and Technology
International Journal of Education and Development using ICT
The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning
An International Publication specialising in research and issues relating to students with specific learning needs.
Indicators of ICT Usage in Education - UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation). This site's page also provides links to publications regarding ICTs in all facets of education including Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Specific Subjects, VET, Distance Education, Open Education, Multimedia in Education, Internet in Education, and Differentiated Needs.
The Journal - Technological Horizons in Education
Top 20 Education Journal Links - yet to be tested and added to this space.
Conference Site Links
9th National Interactive Teaching and Learning Conference on 9,10,11 August, 2012Library Resources
O'Connell, J., & Groom, D. (2010). Connect, communicate, collaborate Learning in a changing world. Camberwell: ACER.
O'Connell, J., & Groom, D. (2010). Virtual worlds Learning in a changing world. Camberwell: ACER.
Masselos, P., & Wilhelmsen, M. (2010). Web Savvy. Bowen Hills: Queensland Newspapers
McKenzie, J. (1999). How Teachers Learn Technology Best. Bellingham: FNO Press.
La Marca, S. (2010). Designing the learning environment Learning in a changing world. Camberwell: ACER.
Pearce, J., & Bass, G. (2008). Technology toolket Introducing you to Web 2.0. Sputh Melbourn: Nelson Cengage Learning.
Pedagogy and Policy Ideas
The Future of Education - a collection of readings, writings and podcasts, posts from Dr
Steve Hargadon, curator of Web 2.0.
High school students want more tech, less lectures - Education Week Blog post by Katie Ash.
Designing effective education programs using ICTs - this compendium was originally for USAID. It makes for an interesting read.
Its not about the gadgets
Envisioning Technology - a business based in London and works with corporations and education houses regarding Technology. This link is to a list of their library and internet blog resources.
Teaching Innovation - more than placing iPads in the classroom
Hybrid Pedagogy Blog Its about Class - Interrogating the Digital Divide
TTF - Teaching Teachers for the Future
TPACK - Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge
21st Century Education Reform - PLANE (Pathways for Learning Anytime, anywhere - a Network for Educators) - this is a NSW Department of Education initiative. This link outlines the challenges that all stakeholders in the Education world will have when introducing technologies into teaching and learning.
Heppell.net- the official website of Stephen Heppell: "Stephen's "eyes on the horizon, feet on the ground" approach, coupled with a vast portfolio of effective large scale projects over three decades, has established him internationally as a widely and fondly recognised leader in the fields of learning, new media and technology." (Heppell.net).
BalancEdTech
Please note that there are a number of links in Tools (below) relating to Blooms.
BYOD
Another perspective - BYOD - wikispace
Bring Your Own Devise - a list of links and resources curated by TIDES (Technology, Innovation and Diversity in Education). There are also discussions on Flipped Classrooms, Integrating Technologies and other pedagogical approaches within this website.
Here is a link asking educators to collaborate on the idea of the flipped classroom - it was live on the date of this post - 13 September 2012.
20 BYOD Resources for the 21st Century Schools - a Techthought blogpost with links to other ideas and literature regarding this technological and cost effective approach to integrating technological hardware and software resources into schools for students to integrate into their learning; and teachers to consider when designing instructions.
- Thoughts on Blended Teaching and Learning
- The Blended Classroom Wikispace
- Take Byte out of (school) laptop use at home - a School District in the US is filtering social and streamed media on school laptops after school hours.
- What Tech in Schools really Looks Like
- Social Media Policy Shared Google Document Link - a social media policy and user agreement sample to build on - Edudemic
- Techland Time - BYOT - Bring Your Own Technology
- 60% of students said they would not attend a school without Free WIFI
- Social Media Guidelines for Teachers - NYC School District
The Future Fit Framework - a framework for teaching and learning for sustainability in higher educationCloud Learning -v- Standard E-Learning
Shift to the e-Future
Integrating a 1 to 1 tablet initiative at a primary level - some ideas that are similar to the digital classrooms initiative from the Queensland Government.
A guide to integrating technology into teaching although the article states "one minute" - this is how long it will take for the reader to read the article. This is a continual shared and personal practice.
Community of Practice
Playing Globally - a Committed Sardine Blog Post
The Flat Classroom Project
What is a Flat Classroom and how can a school community engage in this idea?
The Element
Mars - v- Venus on the Internet - this site is directed to research demonstrating the difference between men and women's use of the internet. This research can be found via Dr Richard Joiner's profile link here.
Books for Educators
The Do's and Don'ts of Tech Integration PD - Edutopia
Experiential Learning
The Flipped Classroom - Myths and Realities - The Daily Riff
Four Ways Flipping Forces Fundamental Change - a blog by www.gettingsmart.com
The Flipped Classroom - the full picture for Tinkering and Maker Education - User Generated Education
- Project Based Learning
- Technological Know-How is a Job Requirement - Harvard Business Review Blog
- Hybrid Pedagogy
- More pedagogical change in 10 years than last 1000 years - a TED presentation by Donald Clark.
- Critical Thinking: a necessary skill in the age of spin - a Committed Sardine Blog Post
- The 21st Century pedagogy teachers should be aware of - Education Technology and Mobile Learning blog - an excellent collection of resources and ideas for all teachers
- You Tube - how is one university preparing for the 21st Century Learner? - an Interview with Cathy Davidson - "what partners, tools and method do I need.." (You Tube, 2012)
- SlideShareNet - Re-envisioning Modern Pedagogy - Educators as Curators
- What we need is a Beckham in the Industry
The Ethics and Responsibilities of 21st Century Classrooms - Part 1 : Digital Media and Learning. Please have a look at the tags of this blog page.Game Based Learning - a blog post from the Committed Sardine with references to insight from Bill Gates. This article was sourced from eclassroomews.com. This website requires users to register to read the full articles.
Online Teacher Development Works Best - a blog post by Nik Peachy
What is Blended Learning? - a post through Edudemic.
Blended Learning - its focus should be on "allowing students to create content that is relevant to them". - this is an interesting read with other links to Khan Academy founder's thoughts and video links to YouTube.
Other links relating to topics on this Wiki Space:
Digital Citizenship
Digital CitizenshipWhy Learners Choose Plagiarism? - A Review of Literature
- How Sleep Deprivation Impacts your Brain and Body
- Exploring your Digital Footprint
- The $8 Billion iPod
- Atomic Learning Videos - Featuring Facebook - Section E: Making Smart Decisions Online
- E-Safety LIVEBINDER
- Privacy on YouTube - a new tool for blurring faces
- Modelling Digital Citizenship
- Turning Students into Good Citizens - THE Journal
- Is Teaching Netiquette a matter of Drill and Kill or Just Good Pedagogy? - Grades and Upgrades too
- Stay Smart Online - Schools and Teachers
The Digital Citizen Wikispace including pages re Acceptable Use Agreements and Policy IdeasDigital Citizen Analysis Tool
Tools
Digital Literacy
Identifying Digital Literacy SkillsThe ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) Digital Media Literacies Hub
Connecting Digital Literacy between home and school This link is a synopsis of a study and report regarding Digital Literacies at school and at home. The report can be found here.
Transliteracy - Transforming Information Literacy ... through the lenses of transliteracy, Inquiry and Participatory Learning - a slideshow presentation
Media Literacy - a Flickr Image link.
Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything - Information Literacy and Literacy in the Digital Age
Open ThinkingWikiSpace - this link provides Tech and Media Literay Video links curated by Dr Alec Couros
Digital is the New Print - infographic
8 Hot Media Trends you need to know
Traditional and Digital Practices - for tasks
Why Digital Writing Matters in Education - Edutopia
Dr Jason Ohler - Author of Digital Community Digital Citizen and commentator for a number of American based radio channels. His website is very extensive on views. ideas, presentations, publications and resources relating to Digital Technologies for the classroom, and beyond.
Social Media
- an infographic
- Social Networking and Teaching an Australian Case Study
- 12 Things Students Should Never Do on Social Media
- 20 free tools to evaluate social media
- Social Learning
- 7 Tips for using Social Media in the classroom
- Job Hunters stalked on Social Media - ABC News
- Using Social Media in formal learning
- Pros and Cons of Social Media in Education - another infographic
- The Benefits of kids joining a Social Network
- Which Social Network should I use?
- What has changed since I started blogging and tweeting?
- In the Trenches - The School Leader's Guide to Social Media: Book Abstract and writer ideas.
Using the Facebook Group as an LMS - an exploratory study - BJETThe Future of Social Media and Communications - a video
Professor says teens' social media lingo hurts writing skills- a committed sardine blog post originally from OrlandoSentinel.com. The writer of this post, Walter Pacheco provides insight to a range of issues, including education and technology which can be viewed via this link.
How much social networking - study documents social networking on college websites. This link is a synopsis of the study. There is no link to the study.
Why educators should spend 15 minutes a day on social media? An interesting insight found on Convergemag.com
Twitter
Facebook
Pinterest
21st Century Learning and Assessment
The Horizon Report 2012
60% of Students Won't Attend a School Without Free WiFi - a study done by Open Universities - this link includes an infographic outlining research findings.
Educase Resources - Teaching and Learning (Publications, Presentations, Blogs and Podcasts that support the Horizon Report 2012)
Envisioning the Future of Education
Creating 21st Century Teachers for 21st Century Students (a Committed Sardine Blog Post).
Educase - a parents guide to 21st Century Learning
- to download resources from Educase, a membership is required.
The new Generation Gap in Schools - Understanding the New Gap, Staying Connected 24-7, Engagement Involvement key: a discussion on the parental style of the Millennial Generation.What is a MOOC? Put simply, "open content, open instruction, open assessment" (Morrison, 2012). The author of this article also discusses how MOOCs work, where the idea came from, the learning theory behind this idea and the first to think of it. A good read before finding out how many there are (the next link).
MOOC - Massive Open Online Courses - have a look at this list to see the range of courses offered around the planet - some are free and all of them are online.
40 Open Education Resources you should know about - Edudemic. This post provides website links to interests (Chess as an example) to Khan Academy, Kids National Geographic, Piano Lessons and Learning English just to name a few.
21st Century Skills
The Horizon Report 2012
What is a 21st Century Teacher?
How to spot the future - a Wired article.
Digital Curation
Curation
Digital Curation Resource Guide
Content Curation and Why Curation will transform education and learning - 10 key reasons. These are blog posts on the Master New Media website.
Collaborating in the Classroom
Cameron shares Titanic-sized secrets with WA students - WA Today.com.au news article
Connecting your classroom to the future - Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything
Connectivism - sensemaking artifacts
Professional Collaboration
Social Professional Learning - Mr Derek Keenan
e-Portfolios
5 video cases of e-portfolio implementation - an implementation toolkit - provides links to videos demonstrating e-portfolio use in primary and secondary school classrooms in the UK.
Integrating ICTs into Teaching and Learning
iTechnology
Mobile Technology
Mobile Learning - New UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) Paper on Mobile Learning - Global Themes for Teachers and in General. The Two links (teachers and general) are PDF document links. You may need to update your Adobe Reader to view these.
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